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LadyPact -> RE: Submissive's Lib (or, submissive jerks) (6/16/2007 6:21:11 PM)
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This thread really has taken an interesting turn, Aakasha! As always, a most excellent original that has the brain waves going. So many have made interesting points here that I couldn't possibly quote them all. I would like to say thanks to those who could understand, and even agree, with My early morning babbling. I'm very happy that the intent was understood in My pre-caffinated morning.
For just a moment, I would like to go back to the OP. I did forget to mention in My earlier post that I am very happy to see that the instances of scams (NOT pro-Dommes) have lessened. I almost take this as a given. No one who is legitimate wants to see anyone get swindled. I completely understand that there is a supply/demand for Pros. However, it is also a case that anyone should protect themselves from fraud.
One thing that I would like to comment on that was mentioned by others in their posts is that a lot of this would be different if these discussions were held in a different context. A public forum is on the lower end of the scale when it comes to interpersonal contact. I see this evidenced even on the comparrison of 'the other side' of CM. A private email is almost always of a different tone of what is received on the forums. I find that, as much as I enjoy the forums, I really enjoy email. Those of you who correspond with Me on a regular basis probably already know that.
Back to My original thought, however. I will make My best attempt to convey it properly.
Recently, I went to a small munch (yes, there is life in Augusta!) of a group here in town. This was just a very small dinner and My first opportunity to meet some of the people that I had only prior met by email. Needless to say, the face to face interaction made the event, though very small, worthwhile. There is much to be said for getting to know people on a better than electronic level. It gave Me the opportunity to see the real, rather than the on-line persona.
I really have very little to say about the way the internet used to be as far as those connected with the lifestyle. I'm a bit backwards in that, as many of you know. I still feel it is a great tool to assist those just coming in, who are still lost about who they are and trying to find the answers. There is more information at the click of a mouse than the first pioneers ever dreamed. Still, we must use it as a tool and not forgo all of the positive experiences that come to us away from the screen.
I almost hate to put it in this simplistic contest, but, the experience with this and other sites like it, is what you make of it. That's one of the major reasons that some of us avoid the 'train wrecks' or what happens to perfectly good threads when the flame war starts going.
Edited for a typo that was pointed out to Me.
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